Predictors and outcomes of stroke mimics in patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis: a single-center retrospective cohort study

Stroke mimics accounted for 11.2% of cases treated with intravenous thrombolysis and differed significantly from AIS in clinical and demographic characteristics. IVT was safe in SM, with no major complications observed. Several clinical predictors may aid in early differentiation. However, these findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the limited number of mimic cases.